Returning to exercise
For some of us, returning to exercise is right on our list! Life simply happens and sometimes we can become caught up in other events or activities that find us stuck for time.
Benefits of hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy makes use of the unique properties of warm water to assist with the performance of movements and exercises – as prescribed and monitored by a physiotherapist.
Need an excuse for a massage?
Receiving a massage isn’t only good for a pamper session, there are a number of benefits to be gained from regular massage sessions.
Avoid common injuries this summer
Summer holidays are in full flow, bringing with them that much needed relaxed, easy-going vibe, and probably more or different activity than over the colder months.
Pilates: Clinical vs Regular
Pilates has maintained its popularity in the world of exercise for its ability to lengthen and strengthen all of the body’s major muscle groups, as well as improving flexibility, balance and body awareness.
Christmas Healthy Tips
Ahh the silly season – packed full of Christmas parties, family gatherings and BBQs with friends- all great fun but can make it hard at times to maintain a healthy lifestyle. While it is necessary to enjoy all the great times the festive season brings, it is also important that your health goals are not […]
X-Ray, CT, MRI? What’s the difference?
So, you’ve been sent for a scan to assist with determining a clearer diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and assessment of your injury or dysfunction – but, why have they chosen that particular scan? Following is an explanation for each type of scan that will hopefully help to clarify why a particular scan has been chosen for […]
What is DOMS?
What is DOMS? You’ve probably felt it after charging back into exercise after hibernating through Spring. DOMS or Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness, as the name implies, is that lovely muscular ache that develops after exercise – usually between 24 and 48 hours after. It generally occurs after high-intensity, unaccustomed exercise, and is especially prevalent when there […]
Taping and strapping
Taping and strapping There are various strapping and supporting tapes, along with taping techniques that are commonly used by physiotherapists, for a variety of reasons. These various combinations may be used to: Relieve pain Improve joint stability Stabilize or support an injury Reduce re injury when returning to normal activity Facilitate normal movement, muscular […]
Use Pilates to ease winter stiffness
Use Pilates to ease winter stiffness As we slowly transition out of the chill of Winter, are you noticing that your body is moving with a bit more stiffness than you would like? Well, Clinical Pilates might just be the exercise to help you to ‘loosen up’. Stiffness or tightness in a muscle can have […]